Trainee - Stage 2 - 4

NSW Health; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness passport

Job summary

NSW Health invites applications for Trainee Stage 2–4 in Emergency Medicine at Port Macquarie. You will provide high-quality medical care under supervision to undifferentiated ED patients, lead admission decisions and coordinate care with a broad team.

Applicants must hold MBBS or equivalent and be eligible for Medical Board of Australia registration, with at least three years postgraduate experience, including 12 months in Training Stage 1. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Minimum three years postgraduate experience, including 12 months Training Stage 1.
• Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead admission, assessment, management and discharge planning for patients.
• Communicate assessment and management decisions to staff and families.
• Coordinate diagnostic tests and consultations with specialists.
• Arrange discharge processes and liaise with community care options.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Clinical coordination

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Eligible for Medical Board of Australia registration

Postgraduate experience 3 years

Job description

Tired of big cities? Want to start your day sitting on your deck in the sun, enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the birds? Or would you rather have a surf or a walk along the beach before work? It’s an opportunity to recharge your batteries and prioritise your wellbeing. Every day feels like a vacation!

Port Macquarie is a coastal city located on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, just an hour flight or 4 hour drive north of Sydney. It is renowned for its natural beauty, stunning beaches and abundance of wildlife. Sitting at the mouth of the Hastings River, it’s a natural paradise where dolphins frolic, whales linger during their migration and koalas doze in the branches overhead.It is a favoured destination due to its idyllic, temperate climate and its laid-back vibe. Yet it also has a vibrant town centre with a sophisticated dining scene and a large theatre. This place makes you feel relaxed and energised.

Discover the allure of Port Macquarie by visiting:
Port Macquarie | Visit the Hastings NSW | Holidays

With a population of over 88,000 in the urban area it is one of the fastest growing places in New South Wales. Port Macquarie Base Hospital is a 228 bed level five facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services, including intensive care, anaesthetics, cardiology, stroke, respiratory, paediatrics, obstetrics, general medicine, orthopaedics, urology, vascular, general surgery, gastroenterology, oncology, ophthalmology and mental health. This regional hospital has seen a huge growth in presentations and now sees 50,000 per year, with 25% paediatrics, fast track area and short stay unit. The Base Hospital is the main referral centre for the Mid North Coast and is a regional trauma centre. It is also affiliated with the University of New South Wales rural clinical medical school co-located on the hospital campus and Charles Sturt University.

Kempsey District Hospital is a rural hospital 45 minutes from Port Macquarie. It has approximately 30,000 presentations per year (25% paediatrics and 25% indigenous), There is on site medical wards, maternity services, rehab, surgery and mental health. Some patients will be referred to port Macquarie Base Hospital for specialty inpatient care. We strive to deliver a high level of consultant-led care to both our Emergency departments in the Hastings Macleay Clinical Network regardless of the location.

Come and join our team in the Emergency Departments of Port Macquarie and Kempsey in a fun, stimulating and challenging work environment. There are daily opportunities for procedural skills improvement with 30 supportive Emergency Specialists (FACEMs), who are committed to your development and wellbeing. They provide supervision 24/7, in person from 07:00 – 24:00 and on call overnight.

• You will also have access to salary packaging and a fitness passport.

Watch these short videos to get a better picture of the Mid North Coast Local Health District:

https://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/your-career/career-opportunities/emergency-medicine/

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of a Trainee Stage 2 - 4 in Emergency Medicine is to provide high quality medical care under appropriate supervision to undifferentiated patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

Trainees Stage 2 - 4 undertaking the care of medical patients should ensure that they operate within their own level of expertise within a collaborative clinical care model and to seek consultation with their colleagues when appropriate.Trainees Stage 2 - 4 work under a level of supervision according to their competence in the following activities:

• Taking a leadership role in coordinating the admission, assessment, management, and discharge planning of patients.
• Communicating assessment and management decisions to other staff involved in the patient’s care.
• Communicating with the patient / family regarding the patient’s condition and management plans.
• Coordinating diagnostic tests and consultations with other medical specialists.
• Arranging the patient discharge process and liaising with local medical officers and community based care modalities for optimal post discharge care.
• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• A minimum of three (3) full years of postgraduate experience, including satisfactory completion of at least twelve (12) months of Training stage 1 under the ACEM training program
• Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence, commensurate with a level of a Specialist Trainee, within a supervised complex clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team along with demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self education.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Current/Valid Drivers License.